This assisted tenting safari takes you thru the nation’s northern highlights, including the wildlife-packed Etosha Nationwide Park, the highlands of Damaraland (famed for its desert-tailored elephants) and the rugged Skeleton Coast. A mix of three nights at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge and three at Marataba Bush Camp would make an excellent introduction to the safari life.

First, spend 4 nights at Sand Rivers Lodge within the fathomless wilderness of the Selous Game Reserve, Africa’s greatest. Three nights at Jack’s Camp and three at Eagle Island value from £6,580 per individual with the Ultimate Journey Firm (020 3051 8098; ).

Here, from the Tropic of Cancer to the Cape of Good Hope, are 50 of the very best safaris – for each funds and each wildlife expertise. Details from Zambezi Safaris & Travel Company (01752 878858; ). Most safari newcomers are keen to see the Huge Five: elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard.

Be warned: he is a human dynamo, however he’ll just remember to go dwelling with implausible pictures from Kenya’s best massive-recreation stronghold. Youngsters should be 12 or over to go on accompanied strolling safaris or canoe trips, however the employees love to rearrange different activities for children.